In order to understand and build information systems, information processes must be understood. This topic examines each of the information processes by focusing on some of the tools used to carry them out. The tools include information technology and non-computer procedures. In this topic, tools are categorised and presented according to a particular information process. In reality, however, one tool may overlap several processes. One tool cannot operate in isolation; therefore, demonstrations of particular tools will involve additional tools and processes. Information processes and tools affect participants within the information system and people beyond it, giving rise to social and ethical issues. Additional tools for specific types of information systems will be examined in the HSC course.

Outcomes A student:
P1.1 describes the nature of information processes and information technology
P1.2 classifies the functions and operations of information processes and information technology
P2.1 identifies and describes the information processes within an information system
P2.2 recognises and explains the interdependence between each of the information processes
P3.1 identifies and describes social and ethical issues
P4.1 describes the historical developments of information systems and relates these to current and emerging technologies
P5.1 selects and ethically uses computer based and non-computer based resources and tools to process information
P6.1 analyses and describes an identified need
P6.2 generates ideas, considers alternatives and develops solutions for a defined need
P7.1 recognises, applies and explains management and communication techniques used in individual and team-based project work
P7.2 uses and justifies technology to support individuals and teams

8.2.1 - Collecting

8.2.2 - Organising

8.2.3 - Analysing

8.2.4 - Storing and Retrieving

8.2.5 - Processing

8.2.6 - Transmitting and Receiving

8.2.7 - Displaying

8.2.8 - Intergration of Processes